Cost & Fees
Discover the Value of an ECU Online Degree
Your education is an investment in your future. East Central University Online is proud to offer our online programs with affordable tuition to help you reach your academic goals.
ECU was ranked on the list of the top 15 best value schools in Oklahoma. Rankings are measured by Net Price, Acceptance Rate, and 20-Year Net Return on Investment.
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Top 15 – Best Value Colleges and Universities in Oklahoma1
| Program | Cost Per Credit Hour* | Required Credit Hours | Initial Total Program Cost | Total Possible Transfer Credits | Potential Discounted Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate – School Superintendent | $388.80 | 16 | $6,220.80 | 0 | $6,220.80 |
| Undergraduate Degrees | $321.80 | 120 | $38,616 | 94 | $8,366.80 |
| Master in Criminal Justice Administration | $388.80 | 30 | $11,664 | 9 | $8,164.80 |
| M.Ed. Educational Leadership | $388.80 | 32 | $12,441.60 | 9 | $8,942.40 |
| M.Ed. Library Media | $388.80 | 32 | $12,441.60 | 9 | $8,942.40 |
| M.Ed. Special Education | $388.80 | 32 | $12,441.60 | 9 | $8,942.40 |
| M.Ed. Sports Administration | $388.80 | 33 | $12,830.40 | 9 | $9,331.20 |
| M.S. Water Resource Policy and Management | $388.80 | 30 | $11,664 | 9 | $8,164.80 |
| Doctor of Education in Rural Education | $388.80 | 60 | $23,328 | 30 | $11,664 |
Explore the costs and fees associated with your future program of study and see how much you can save when you transfer your previously earned college credits.
*Price reflects tuition for Oklahoma residents. Non-resident tuition is $638.80 per credit hour for undergraduate programs and $734.80 per credit hour for graduate programs. There is a non-resident tuition waiver available if certain requirements are met. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information. An additional semester fee of $89 will apply for all students and possible charges for course related fees.
**Advanced standing exam credits are assessed by the Registry Office at a fee of $5 per credit hour. For 29 hours of coursework, the fee is $145.
Transfer Credit: Transfer students must have completed at least 24 college credit hours with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Transfer students with fewer credit hours will be required to submit their high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores for consideration.
Note: There is a $20 application fee for undergraduate programs.